Trump Threatens NATO Exit as He Plans Iran War Victory Speech

Trump planned a prime-time address to declare victory over Iran.

“United States President Donald Trump’s already fraught relationship with NATO allies is fraying further as the US-Israel war on Iran is in its second month”

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Politico reported he would claim all military objectives achieved while criticizing NATO allies.

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The Atlantic Council described the campaign as a major shift from degrading capabilities to pursuing regime change.

Trump issued repeated threats to withdraw from NATO, calling it a paper tiger.

Stars and Stripes reported that NATO rules require a one-year notice and congressional approval.

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The Lithuanian prime minister emphasized there are no doubts about NATO's unity.

Several NATO allies stopped short of joining U.S. military efforts.

“Trump's NATO Dilemma: A Threat to Transatlantic Unity Tensions escalate as President Trump considers withdrawing the U”

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Spain closed its airspace and refused base access.

The Guardian reported British Prime Minister Starmer responding swiftly that Britain would not be pulled into the conflict.

Trump gave Iran a 48-hour deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced it would close the Strait completely if threatened.

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Economic fallout from the closure was immense, with oil prices spiking.